Together with other non-governmental organisations and government departments, WWF Malaysia is a member of the management committee that guides and oversees the development of the Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary at the Likas Wetlands in Sabah.
Education has been identified as an important tool in the efforts to conserve wetlands. Surrounded by 15 schools with a student population of more than 20,000, the mangroves at Likas Wetlands are an important and effective outdoor classroom where students can become familiar with nature and understand the environment.
For this purpose, the project also prepares and disseminates information such as booklets, pamphlets and posters, as well as conducts short courses for school and college students, trainee teachers and volunteers. WWF Malaysia is working towards an important step in the development of the Sanctuary – the setting up of the Likas Wetlands Nature Education Centre.